Ostomy Status Assessment — Suprapubic Catheter, Ileostomy, or Colostomy Present in the Last 7 Days
A yes/no assessment of whether a suprapubic catheter, ileostomy, or colostomy was present during the previous 7 days.
This assessment identifies recent urinary or bowel diversion devices to help guide care and discharge planning.
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 54764-6
- Short code
- OSTOMYINCLUDINGSUPRAPUBICCATHETERILEOSTOMYANDCOLOSTOMYPRESENTINLAST7D
- Synonyms
- —
- Category
- liver
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 10
- Ref high
- 40
- Critical range
- — – 500 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- mdsv
- CPT
- 84484
- SNOMED
- 302774002
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
This is a clinical status assessment rather than a blood or laboratory test. It records whether a suprapubic catheter, ileostomy, colostomy, or another type of ostomy was present at any time during the last 7 days.
Why might I need this test?
Ostomy status helps clinicians plan wound and skin care, monitor fluid and output, select appropriate treatments, and prepare for home care or discharge. It is often reviewed during home health, rehabilitation, or hospital follow-up.
How is the test performed?
A clinician or care coordinator reviews the medical record and asks about the presence and type of ostomy or suprapubic catheter. The result is generally documented as yes or no, with details about the device when applicable.
How do I prepare for the test?
No special preparation is needed. Be ready to tell the care team when the ostomy or catheter was placed, whether it is still in place, and the type of output it produces.
Reference range
Adult: 10-40 U/LN/A
No special preparation required. Avoid fatty meals before the test if possible.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
A positive result means that an ostomy or suprapubic catheter was present during the specified period. This information can affect ongoing wound care, infection prevention, fluid management, equipment needs, and discharge planning. The assessment itself does not diagnose a disease or indicate that a complication is present.
Short name
Ostomy status
Frequently asked questions
Is this a laboratory test?
What types of devices does this include?
Does a positive result mean there is a complication?
Sources
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